Jai Herbert vs. Mandel Nallo prediction, pick for UFC Winnipeg

Jai Herbert and Mandel Nallo meet on the UFC Fight Night 273 main card Saturday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event's results : 4-1 UFC main cards, 2026 : 33-17 Jai Herbert vs.

Mandel Nallo UFC Winnipeg preview It's been a rocky past few years for Herbert (13-6-1 MMA, 3-5-1 UFC), who is 2-2-1 in his past five bouts. He's coming off a March 2025 split decision loss to Chris Padilla. Nallo (14-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a former Bellator fighter, is making his UFC debut after earning his contract through Dana White's Contender Series last year.

Jai Herbert vs. Mandel Nallo UFC Winnipeg expert pick, prediction Serving as a potential striker's delight at lightweight is a battle between Mandel Nallo and Jai Herbert. Nallo, who is technically the newcomer that was freshly signed off Dana White's Contender Series, is actually a longtime, savvy veteran who is very well known in hardcore circles.

Welcoming Nallo is the ever-experienced Englishman, Herbert. Although Herbert may be more known for his losses to names like Ilia Topuria, the "Black Country Banger" is a tried and true striker who isn't afraid to mix in the occasional takedown. This seems like a spot that's asking for an upset on paper, but I believe that Nallo will be the more comfortable striker in a matchup full of size and style parity.